Animals, plants and nature
Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
March 7
Bluebird Workshop: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Walt Sivertsen, head Bluebird Monitor for Lake County, will discuss natural history and monitoring techniques for backyard enthusiasts. Free box to first 25 registrants (one per family). Ages 10 to adult are welcome. Make reservations at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294.
March 10
Buffalo Grove Garden Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Patricia Armstrong of Prairie Sun Consultants will present "Saving The Earth with Native Plants." Guests are welcome. For information call Sylvia Ney, at (847) 537-4677.
Landscaping on the Wild Side: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, University of Illinois Extension office, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Learn ways to develop a landscape that will be attractive to the gardener and to desirable wildlife. No fee. Advanced registration is required; call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.
Flower Power: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Slide presentation covering the best perennials and annuals. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 11
Wheeling Garden Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. The Wheeling Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the season. Meetings and programs are open to the public. New members are welcome. For information, call Chris, at (847) 537-8642.
March 12
Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can read to certified therapy dogs. Sign up in person at the "Ask Here" desk on the first floor, for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading with a dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 15
Bird Walks: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 15, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Enjoy migrating birds in a variety of habitats. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars and field guides or use those provided. Walk length and time varies. Geared to adults, although attentive kids 7 and up are welcome. Meet in the Parking Lot. Reservations are requested. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
March 26
Garden Design and Landscape Basics: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 26, University of Illinois Extension office, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Learn the basics of designing with flowers as well as proper placement of trees and shrubs. Class fee is $7. Advanced registration is required; call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.
March 28
Bird Walks: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Enjoy migrating birds in a variety of habitats. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars and field guides or use those provided. Walk length and time varies. Geared to adults, although attentive kids 7 and up are welcome. Meet in the Parking Lot. Reservations are requested. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
March 29
Spay/neuter clinic for homeless cats: Sunday, March 29, April 26 and May 31. Spay and Stay, a Lake County humane organization, will hold a spay and neuter clinic for homeless feral and stray cats on Sunday, March 1. For details and to register for the spay day, call (847) 289-4557, or e-mail info@spayandstay.org. For information about Spay and Stay, visit spayandstay.org.
April 16
Lincolnshire Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A short video on the Schreiners Iris Garden in Salem, Ore., will be shown. Refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10 a.m. and a program at 10:30 a.m. Marge McCannon will share her knowledge on irises. For information, call Jan Stefans, at (847) 945-6575.
April 26
Spay/neuter clinic for homeless cats: Sunday, April 26 and May 31. Spay and Stay, a Lake County humane organization, will hold a spay and neuter clinic for homeless feral and stray cats on Sunday, March 1. For details and to register for the spay day, call (847) 289-4557, or e-mail info@spayandstay.org. For information about Spay and Stay, visit spayandstay.org.
May 31
Spay/neuter clinic for homeless cats: Sunday, May 31. Spay and Stay, a Lake County humane organization, will hold a spay and neuter clinic for homeless feral and stray cats on Sunday, March 1. For details and to register for the spay day, call (847) 289-4557, or e-mail info@spayandstay.org. For information about Spay and Stay, visit spayandstay.org.
Ongoing
Pooch Pantry: 12:30-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, B.C. Dog Training, 920 Turret Court, Mundelein. B.C. Dog Training and B.A.R.K are collecting dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, biscuits and any pet treats to help families in need feed their pets. Gift cards from are pet supply stores will also be accepted (no cash or check donations). For information or to suggest a family in need, call (847) 566-1960 or e-mail dobes8@aol.com. The Pooch Pantry will be open for families in need from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at B.C. Dog Training.
Puppy Playtime: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Doggy Day Camp, Inc., 21212 W. Commercial Drive, Mundelein. Puppies 10 weeks to 6 months of age with proof of vaccinations can play with other puppies for free in a safe, off-leash environment. Puppies must be in good health and free from any contagious diseases within the past 30 days. Advance registration is required. For information, call (847) 970-6777 or visit DoggyDayCampInc.com.